Medication Access Pharmacy Technician – Prior Authorization

Children's Hospital Colorado; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Children's Hospital Colorado in Aurora is seeking a Pharmacy Technician for Medication Access to coordinate prior authorizations and patient assistance, while performing standard technician duties under supervision of a licensed pharmacist.

This 40-hour regular position includes weekday hours 8am–4:30pm, with occasional remote work after onboarding, eligibility for benefits, relocation assistance for qualified external applicants, and the chance to contribute to multidisciplinary quality

Qualifications

• EDUCATION: High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years of pharmacy technician experience; prior authorization experience preferred.
• CERTIFICATION(S): State of Colorado PHAT certification and NABP/PTCB or NHA certification.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate prior authorization requests with third-party insurance, clinical staff and patients.
• Prepare clinical documentation for prior authorizations (notes, labs, codes, histories).
• Prepare information for pharmacists to process refill renewals.
• Enroll eligible patients into manufacturer patient assistance and co-pay programs.
• Provide information on insurance coverage opportunities to patients/caretakers.
• Record patient home medication history, allergies, immunizations and diagnoses.
• Support quality improvement initiatives and hospital committees.
• Handle unit-dose medications and restock/distribute to care areas, including automatic dispensing machines.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Colorado Pharmacy Technician (PHAT) Certification

Certification by NABP (PTCB or NHA)

Job description

Children's Hospital Colorado in Aurora is seeking a Pharmacy Technician for Medication Access to coordinate prior authorizations and patient assistance, while performing standard technician duties under supervision of a licensed pharmacist.

This 40-hour regular position includes weekday hours 8am–4:30pm, with occasional remote work after onboarding, eligibility for benefits, relocation assistance for qualified external applicants, and the chance to contribute to multidisciplinary quality